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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.23, 1,213.88 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.23, 1,213.88 and 346.54 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.23 : 1,213.88 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.23/1,213.88 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.23x = 1,213.88 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.23x = 420,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,656.24/809.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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