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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,249.47 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,249.47 and 285.05 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,249.47 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,249.47 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,249.47 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 356,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,164.55/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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