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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.52, 1,247.73 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.52, 1,247.73 and 344.91 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.52 : 1,247.73 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.52/1,247.73 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.52x = 1,247.73 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.52x = 430,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,348.32/831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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