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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.07, 1,212.42 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.07, 1,212.42 and 346.19 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.07 : 1,212.42 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.07/1,212.42 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.07x = 1,212.42 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.07x = 419,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,727.68/809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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