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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,248.83 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,248.83 and 284.74 is: 427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,248.83 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,248.83 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,248.83 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 355,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,592.29/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.11

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