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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.59, 1,246.28 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.59, 1,246.28 and 609.75 is: 912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.59 : 1,246.28 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.59/1,246.28 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.59x = 1,246.28 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.59x = 759,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,916.18/832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.71

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