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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.64, 1,250.40 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.64, 1,250.40 and 765.12 is: 1,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.64 : 1,250.40 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.64/1,250.40 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.64x = 1,250.40 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.64x = 956,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,706.05/832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.00

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