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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.59, 1,248.48 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.59, 1,248.48 and 284.70 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.59 : 1,248.48 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.59/1,248.48 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.59x = 1,248.48 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.59x = 355,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,436.01/832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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