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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.22, 1,248.30 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.22, 1,248.30 and 345.26 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.22 : 1,248.30 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.22/1,248.30 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.22x = 1,248.30 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.22x = 430,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,988.06/832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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