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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,212.06 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,212.06 and 346.08 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,212.06 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,212.06 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,212.06 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 419,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,469.72/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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