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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.68, 1,248.62 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.68, 1,248.62 and 467.17 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.68 : 1,248.62 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.68/1,248.62 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.68x = 1,248.62 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.68x = 583,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,312.35/832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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