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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.87, 1,212.52 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.87, 1,212.52 and 346.77 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.87 : 1,212.52 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.87/1,212.52 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.87x = 1,212.52 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.87x = 420,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,465.56/808.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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