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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.57, 1,249.07 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.57, 1,249.07 and 247.57 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.57 : 1,249.07 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.57/1,249.07 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.57x = 1,249.07 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.57x = 309,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,233.96/832.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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