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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.66, 1,247.57 and 466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.66, 1,247.57 and 466.54 is: 699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.66 : 1,247.57 = 466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.66/1,247.57 = 466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.66x = 1,247.57 × 466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.66x = 582,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,042.47/832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.02

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