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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.12, 1,215.78 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.12, 1,215.78 and 348.82 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.12 : 1,215.78 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.12/1,215.78 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.12x = 1,215.78 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.12x = 424,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,088.38/811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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