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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.61, 1,249.14 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.61, 1,249.14 and 346.01 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.61 : 1,249.14 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.61/1,249.14 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.61x = 1,249.14 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.61x = 432,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,208.69/832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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