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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,247.43 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,247.43 and 344.68 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,247.43 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,247.43 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,247.43 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 429,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,964.17/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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