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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,209.15 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,209.15 and 343.80 is: 515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,209.15 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,209.15 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,209.15 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 415,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,705.77/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.75

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