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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,212.33 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,212.33 and 345.98 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,212.33 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,212.33 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,212.33 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 419,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,441.93/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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