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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.75, 1,247.50 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.75, 1,247.50 and 447.19 is: 669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.75 : 1,247.50 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.75/1,247.50 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.75x = 1,247.50 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.75x = 557,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,866.97/832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.91

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