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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.12, 1,247.10 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.12, 1,247.10 and 344.50 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.12 : 1,247.10 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.12/1,247.10 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.12x = 1,247.10 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.12x = 429,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,625.95/832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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