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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.76, 1,249.13 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.76, 1,249.13 and 216.47 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.76 : 1,249.13 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.76/1,249.13 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.76x = 1,249.13 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.76x = 270,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,399.17/832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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