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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.09, 1,210.72 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.09, 1,210.72 and 344.92 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.09 : 1,210.72 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.09/1,210.72 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.09x = 1,210.72 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.09x = 417,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,601.54/807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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