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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,248.95 and 442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,248.95 and 442.78 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,248.95 = 442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,248.95 = 442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,248.95 × 442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 553,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,007.87/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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