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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.74, 1,248.98 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.74, 1,248.98 and 486.22 is: 729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.74 : 1,248.98 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.74/1,248.98 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.74x = 1,248.98 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.74x = 607,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,279.06/832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.25

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