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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.78, 1,149.21 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.78, 1,149.21 and 459.74 is: 634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,149.21 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,149.21 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,149.21 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 528,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,340.68/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.43

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