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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.09, 1,213.92 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.09, 1,213.92 and 346.85 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.09 : 1,213.92 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.09/1,213.92 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.09x = 1,213.92 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.09x = 421,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,048.15/809.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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