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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.95, 1,250.70 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.95, 1,250.70 and 347.14 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.95 : 1,250.70 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.95/1,250.70 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.95x = 1,250.70 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.95x = 434,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,168.00/833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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