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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,246.33 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,246.33 and 504.02 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,246.33 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,246.33 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,246.33 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 628,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,175.25/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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