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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.26, 1,212.77 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.26, 1,212.77 and 346.82 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.26 : 1,212.77 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.26/1,212.77 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.26x = 1,212.77 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.26x = 420,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,607.69/809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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