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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,211.66 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,211.66 and 345.41 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,211.66 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,211.66 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,211.66 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 418,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,524.35/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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