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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,212.15 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,212.15 and 345.80 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,212.15 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,212.15 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,212.15 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 419,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,161.47/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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