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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,214.93 and 347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,214.93 and 347.35 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,214.93 = 347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,214.93 = 347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,214.93 × 347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 422,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,005.94/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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