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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,249.64 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,249.64 and 400.08 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,249.64 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,249.64 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,249.64 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 499,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,955.97/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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