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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.06, 1,212.56 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.06, 1,212.56 and 346.72 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.06 : 1,212.56 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.06/1,212.56 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.06x = 1,212.56 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.06x = 420,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,411.01/809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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