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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,216.49 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,216.49 and 348.44 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,216.49 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,216.49 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,216.49 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 423,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,865.95/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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