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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,213.50 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,213.50 and 347.56 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,213.50 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,213.50 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,213.50 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 421,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,764.06/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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