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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.78, 1,149.28 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.78, 1,149.28 and 459.76 is: 634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,149.28 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,149.28 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,149.28 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 528,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,392.97/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.49

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