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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.98, 1,247.88 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.98, 1,247.88 and 344.90 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.98 : 1,247.88 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.98/1,247.88 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.98x = 1,247.88 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.98x = 430,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,393.81/831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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