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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,214.56 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,214.56 and 347.13 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,214.56 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,214.56 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,214.56 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 421,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,613.90/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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