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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.32, 1,211.14 and 345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.32, 1,211.14 and 345.10 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.32 : 1,211.14 = 345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.32/1,211.14 = 345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.32x = 1,211.14 × 345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.32x = 417,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,964.41/807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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