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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.85, 1,247.51 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.85, 1,247.51 and 344.78 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.85 : 1,247.51 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.85/1,247.51 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.85x = 1,247.51 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.85x = 430,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,120.48/831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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