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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.91, 1,213.71 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.91, 1,213.71 and 346.79 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.91 : 1,213.71 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.91/1,213.71 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.91x = 1,213.71 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.91x = 420,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,902.49/808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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