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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.83, 1,211.95 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.83, 1,211.95 and 345.63 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.83 : 1,211.95 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.83/1,211.95 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.83x = 1,211.95 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.83x = 418,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,886.28/807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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