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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.95, 1,211.90 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.95, 1,211.90 and 345.40 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.95 : 1,211.90 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.95/1,211.90 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.95x = 1,211.90 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.95x = 418,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,585.50/807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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