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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806, 1,208.68 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806, 1,208.68 and 343.99 is: 515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806 : 1,208.68 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806/1,208.68 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806x = 1,208.68 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806x = 415,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,773.83/806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.85

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