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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,215.90 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,215.90 and 348.60 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,215.90 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,215.90 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,215.90 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 423,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,862.74/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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