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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.66, 1,217.15 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.66, 1,217.15 and 349.19 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.66 : 1,217.15 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.66/1,217.15 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.66x = 1,217.15 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.66x = 425,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,019.21/811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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