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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.06, 1,248.04 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.06, 1,248.04 and 344.76 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.06 : 1,248.04 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.06/1,248.04 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.06x = 1,248.04 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.06x = 430,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,274.27/832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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