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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.69, 1,247.41 and 543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.69, 1,247.41 and 543.25 is: 813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.69 : 1,247.41 = 543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.69/1,247.41 = 543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.69x = 1,247.41 × 543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.69x = 677,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,655.48/832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.81

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