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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.97, 1,210.79 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.97, 1,210.79 and 345.62 is: 517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.97 : 1,210.79 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.97/1,210.79 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.97x = 1,210.79 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.97x = 418,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,477.13/807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.94

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