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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.58, 1,249.10 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.58, 1,249.10 and 284.80 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.58 : 1,249.10 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.58/1,249.10 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.58x = 1,249.10 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.58x = 355,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,743.68/832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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