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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.29, 1,213.94 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.29, 1,213.94 and 346.77 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.29 : 1,213.94 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.29/1,213.94 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.29x = 1,213.94 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.29x = 420,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,961.66/809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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