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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,216.41 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,216.41 and 348.86 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,216.41 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,216.41 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,216.41 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 424,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,350.71/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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