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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.71, 1,211.54 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.71, 1,211.54 and 345.25 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.71 : 1,211.54 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.71/1,211.54 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.71x = 1,211.54 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.71x = 418,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,283.97/807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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