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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.86, 1,255.28 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.86, 1,255.28 and 343.53 is: 515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.86 : 1,255.28 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.86/1,255.28 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.86x = 1,255.28 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.86x = 431,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,227.20/836.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.29

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