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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.70, 1,249.20 and 284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.70, 1,249.20 and 284.93 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.70 : 1,249.20 = 284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.70/1,249.20 = 284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.70x = 1,249.20 × 284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.70x = 355,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,934.56/832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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