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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.02, 1,248.66 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.02, 1,248.66 and 346.42 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.02 : 1,248.66 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.02/1,248.66 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.02x = 1,248.66 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.02x = 432,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,560.80/833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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