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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,249.18 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,249.18 and 345.72 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,249.18 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,249.18 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,249.18 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 431,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,866.51/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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