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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.00, 1,247.25 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.00, 1,247.25 and 344.74 is: 516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.00 : 1,247.25 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.00/1,247.25 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.00x = 1,247.25 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.00x = 429,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,975.14/832.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.80

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