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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.95, 1,248.21 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.95, 1,248.21 and 589.34 is: 883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.95 : 1,248.21 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.95/1,248.21 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.95x = 1,248.21 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.95x = 735,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,623.20/832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.15

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