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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.40, 1,249.32 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.40, 1,249.32 and 345.44 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.40 : 1,249.32 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.40/1,249.32 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.40x = 1,249.32 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.40x = 431,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,565.10/832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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