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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.03, 1,249.34 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.03, 1,249.34 and 345.61 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.03 : 1,249.34 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.03/1,249.34 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.03x = 1,249.34 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.03x = 431,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,779.55/833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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