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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.59, 1,248.92 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.59, 1,248.92 and 255.47 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.59 : 1,248.92 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.59/1,248.92 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.59x = 1,248.92 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.59x = 319,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,054.07/832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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