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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,247.88 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,247.88 and 344.91 is: 517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,247.88 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,247.88 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,247.88 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 430,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,406.29/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.43

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