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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.89, 1,210.91 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.89, 1,210.91 and 344.97 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.89 : 1,210.91 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.89/1,210.91 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.89x = 1,210.91 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.89x = 417,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,725.90/807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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