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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.95, 1,248.51 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.95, 1,248.51 and 588.74 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.95 : 1,248.51 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.95/1,248.51 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.95x = 1,248.51 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.95x = 735,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,043.74/832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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