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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.87, 1,215.36 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.87, 1,215.36 and 348.90 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.87 : 1,215.36 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.87/1,215.36 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.87x = 1,215.36 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.87x = 424,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,039.10/810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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