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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,212.90 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,212.90 and 346.56 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,212.90 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,212.90 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,212.90 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 420,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,342.62/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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