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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.32, 1,212.97 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.32, 1,212.97 and 346.56 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.32 : 1,212.97 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.32/1,212.97 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.32x = 1,212.97 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.32x = 420,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,366.88/809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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