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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.65, 1,247.88 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.65, 1,247.88 and 421.56 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.65 : 1,247.88 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.65/1,247.88 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.65x = 1,247.88 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.65x = 526,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,056.29/832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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