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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,247.76 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,247.76 and 539.40 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,247.76 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,247.76 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,247.76 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 673,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,041.74/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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