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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,249.02 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,249.02 and 345.33 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,249.02 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,249.02 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,249.02 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 431,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,324.08/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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