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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,248.42 and 485.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,248.42 and 485.97 is: 728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,248.42 = 485.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,248.42 = 485.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,248.42 × 485.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 606,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,696.10/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.72

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