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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,213.30 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,213.30 and 346.52 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,213.30 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,213.30 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,213.30 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 420,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,432.72/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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