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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,209.15 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,209.15 and 343.88 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,209.15 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,209.15 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,209.15 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 415,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,802.50/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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