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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.95, 1,215.79 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.95, 1,215.79 and 348.35 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.95 : 1,215.79 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.95/1,215.79 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.95x = 1,215.79 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.95x = 423,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,513.50/810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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