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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.81, 1,249.44 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.81, 1,249.44 and 285.03 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.81 : 1,249.44 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.81/1,249.44 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.81x = 1,249.44 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.81x = 356,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,128.97/832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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