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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,246.18 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,246.18 and 343.72 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,246.18 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,246.18 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,246.18 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 428,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,336.99/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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