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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.11, 1,248.12 and 345.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.11, 1,248.12 and 345.03 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.11 : 1,248.12 = 345.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.11/1,248.12 = 345.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.11x = 1,248.12 × 345.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.11x = 430,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,638.84/832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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