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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,213.78 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,213.78 and 346.72 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,213.78 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,213.78 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,213.78 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 420,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,841.80/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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