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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.06, 1,249.86 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.06, 1,249.86 and 346.14 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.06 : 1,249.86 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.06/1,249.86 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.06x = 1,249.86 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.06x = 432,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,626.54/833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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