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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.75, 1,212.99 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.75, 1,212.99 and 346.78 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.75 : 1,212.99 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.75/1,212.99 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.75x = 1,212.99 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.75x = 420,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,640.67/808.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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