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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.94, 1,249.42 and 346.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.94, 1,249.42 and 346.00 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.94 : 1,249.42 = 346.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.94/1,249.42 = 346.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.94x = 1,249.42 × 346.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.94x = 432,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,293.84/832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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