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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,213.52 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,213.52 and 346.43 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,213.52 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,213.52 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,213.52 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 420,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,399.73/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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