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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.56, 1,248.03 and 421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.56, 1,248.03 and 421.89 is: 632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.56 : 1,248.03 = 421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.56/1,248.03 = 421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.56x = 1,248.03 × 421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.56x = 526,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,531.38/832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.42

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