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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,248.60 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,248.60 and 400.34 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,248.60 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,248.60 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,248.60 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 499,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,864.52/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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