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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.68, 1,211.18 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.68, 1,211.18 and 345.44 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.68 : 1,211.18 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.68/1,211.18 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.68x = 1,211.18 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.68x = 418,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,390.02/807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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