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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,249.16 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,249.16 and 285.02 is: 427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,249.16 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,249.16 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,249.16 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 356,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,035.58/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.50

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