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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.94, 1,217.27 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.94, 1,217.27 and 348.95 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.94 : 1,217.27 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.94/1,217.27 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.94x = 1,217.27 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.94x = 424,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,761.15/810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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