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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.21, 1,211.19 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.21, 1,211.19 and 345.09 is: 517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.21 : 1,211.19 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.21/1,211.19 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.21x = 1,211.19 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.21x = 417,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,969.56/807.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.80

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