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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,211.45 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,211.45 and 345.44 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,211.45 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,211.45 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,211.45 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 418,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,483.29/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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