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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.68, 1,250.28 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.68, 1,250.28 and 509.40 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.68 : 1,250.28 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.68/1,250.28 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.68x = 1,250.28 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.68x = 636,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,892.63/832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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