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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,215.06 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,215.06 and 347.42 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,215.06 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,215.06 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,215.06 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 422,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,136.15/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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