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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.69, 1,211.99 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.69, 1,211.99 and 345.92 is: 519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.69 : 1,211.99 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.69/1,211.99 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.69x = 1,211.99 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.69x = 419,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,243.79/807.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.07

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