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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.74, 1,249.04 and 767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.74, 1,249.04 and 767.49 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.74 : 1,249.04 = 767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.74/1,249.04 = 767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.74x = 1,249.04 × 767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.74x = 958,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,621.87/832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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