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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.28, 1,214.06 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.28, 1,214.06 and 347.07 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.28 : 1,214.06 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.28/1,214.06 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.28x = 1,214.06 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.28x = 421,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,362.07/809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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