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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.22, 1,248.66 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.22, 1,248.66 and 345.69 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.22 : 1,248.66 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.22/1,248.66 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.22x = 1,248.66 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.22x = 431,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,649.28/833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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