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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.82, 1,248.75 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.82, 1,248.75 and 346.22 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.82 : 1,248.75 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.82/1,248.75 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.82x = 1,248.75 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.82x = 432,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,342.23/832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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