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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,214.04 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,214.04 and 347.04 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,214.04 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,214.04 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,214.04 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 421,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,320.44/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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