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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,213.98 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,213.98 and 346.76 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,213.98 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,213.98 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,213.98 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 420,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,959.70/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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