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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.71, 1,249.17 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.71, 1,249.17 and 346.11 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.71 : 1,249.17 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.71/1,249.17 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.71x = 1,249.17 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.71x = 432,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,350.23/832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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