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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,247.52 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,247.52 and 344.84 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,247.52 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,247.52 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,247.52 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 430,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,194.80/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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