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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,245.78 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,245.78 and 343.44 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,245.78 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,245.78 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,245.78 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 427,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,850.68/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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