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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.96, 1,249.46 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.96, 1,249.46 and 285.14 is: 427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.96 : 1,249.46 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.96/1,249.46 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.96x = 1,249.46 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.96x = 356,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,271.02/832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.72

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