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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,217.63 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,217.63 and 349.45 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,217.63 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,217.63 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,217.63 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 425,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,498.63/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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