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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.85, 1,248.33 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.85, 1,248.33 and 344.89 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.85 : 1,248.33 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.85/1,248.33 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.85x = 1,248.33 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.85x = 430,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,539.39/831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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