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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,214.00 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,214.00 and 347.04 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,214.00 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,214.00 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,214.00 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 421,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,304.82/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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