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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.61, 1,212.08 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.61, 1,212.08 and 346.01 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.61 : 1,212.08 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.61/1,212.08 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.61x = 1,212.08 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.61x = 419,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,384.01/808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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