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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,209.24 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,209.24 and 343.80 is: 515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,209.24 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,209.24 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,209.24 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 415,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,736.71/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.74

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