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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,212.82 and 346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,212.82 and 346.29 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,212.82 = 346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,212.82 = 346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,212.82 × 346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 419,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,984.95/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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