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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,213.23 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,213.23 and 346.20 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,213.23 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,213.23 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,213.23 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 420,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,020.23/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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