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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,249.49 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,249.49 and 285.19 is: 427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,249.49 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,249.49 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,249.49 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 356,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,339.64/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.79

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