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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.80, 1,246.20 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.80, 1,246.20 and 524.80 is: 785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.80 : 1,246.20 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.80/1,246.20 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.80x = 1,246.20 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.80x = 654,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,005.76/832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.31

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