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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,216.38 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,216.38 and 348.39 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,216.38 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,216.38 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,216.38 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 423,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,774.63/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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