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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.71, 1,250.67 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.71, 1,250.67 and 347.11 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.71 : 1,250.67 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.71/1,250.67 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.71x = 1,250.67 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.71x = 434,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,120.06/833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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