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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,214.52 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,214.52 and 348.04 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,214.52 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,214.52 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,214.52 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 422,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,701.54/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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