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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.96, 1,246.20 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.96, 1,246.20 and 750.88 is: 1,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.96 : 1,246.20 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.96/1,246.20 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.96x = 1,246.20 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.96x = 935,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,746.66/832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.40

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