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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.75, 1,249.13 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.75, 1,249.13 and 255.63 is: 383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.75 : 1,249.13 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.75/1,249.13 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.75x = 1,249.13 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.75x = 319,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,307.58/832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.44

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