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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,254.14 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,254.14 and 342.68 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,254.14 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,254.14 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,254.14 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 429,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,766.98/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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