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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.86, 1,211.97 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.86, 1,211.97 and 346.04 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.86 : 1,211.97 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.86/1,211.97 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.86x = 1,211.97 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.86x = 419,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,384.04/807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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