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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,211.56 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,211.56 and 345.53 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,211.56 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,211.56 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,211.56 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 418,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,632.49/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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