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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.99, 1,216.65 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.99, 1,216.65 and 348.88 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.99 : 1,216.65 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.99/1,216.65 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.99x = 1,216.65 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.99x = 424,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,464.85/810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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