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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.02, 1,246.20 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.02, 1,246.20 and 343.59 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.02 : 1,246.20 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.02/1,246.20 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.02x = 1,246.20 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.02x = 428,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,181.86/832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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