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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,216.76 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,216.76 and 348.89 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,216.76 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,216.76 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,216.76 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 424,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,507.57/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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