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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,249.92 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,249.92 and 467.34 is: 701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,249.92 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,249.92 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,249.92 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 584,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,137.61/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.31

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