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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.14, 1,213.56 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.14, 1,213.56 and 347.08 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.14 : 1,213.56 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.14/1,213.56 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.14x = 1,213.56 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.14x = 421,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,202.40/809.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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