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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,217.25 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,217.25 and 349.13 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,217.25 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,217.25 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,217.25 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 424,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,978.49/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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