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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.85, 1,212.97 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.85, 1,212.97 and 346.84 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.85 : 1,212.97 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.85/1,212.97 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.85x = 1,212.97 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.85x = 420,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,706.51/808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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