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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,247.58 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,247.58 and 344.84 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,247.58 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,247.58 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,247.58 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 430,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,209.25/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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