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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,208.14 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,208.14 and 343.50 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,208.14 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,208.14 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,208.14 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 414,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,996.09/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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