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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,214.94 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,214.94 and 348.50 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,214.94 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,214.94 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,214.94 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 423,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,406.59/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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