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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.02, 1,247.76 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.02, 1,247.76 and 344.81 is: 517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.02 : 1,247.76 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.02/1,247.76 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.02x = 1,247.76 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.02x = 430,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,233.89/832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.10

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