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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.80, 1,248.99 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.80, 1,248.99 and 499.40 is: 748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.80 : 1,248.99 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.80/1,248.99 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.80x = 1,248.99 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.80x = 623,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,739.36/832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.97

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