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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,218.98 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,218.98 and 350.48 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,218.98 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,218.98 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,218.98 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 427,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,232.03/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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