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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.92 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.92 and 348.08 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.92 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.92 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.92 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 422,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,889.35/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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