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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.21, 1,209.99 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.21, 1,209.99 and 345.27 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.21 : 1,209.99 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.21/1,209.99 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.21x = 1,209.99 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.21x = 417,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,773.25/807.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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