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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.61, 1,249.74 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.61, 1,249.74 and 347.03 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.61 : 1,249.74 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.61/1,249.74 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.61x = 1,249.74 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.61x = 433,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,691.02/833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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