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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,212.02 and 345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,212.02 and 345.43 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,212.02 = 345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,212.02 = 345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,212.02 × 345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 418,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,660.28/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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