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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,210.91 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,210.91 and 344.93 is: 517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,210.91 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,210.91 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,210.91 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 417,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,671.41/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.48

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