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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,248.24 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,248.24 and 345.08 is: 517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,248.24 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,248.24 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,248.24 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 430,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,742.66/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.66

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