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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.19, 1,216.82 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.19, 1,216.82 and 348.63 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.19 : 1,216.82 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.19/1,216.82 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.19x = 1,216.82 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.19x = 424,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,218.21/811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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