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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.11, 1,209.35 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.11, 1,209.35 and 344.29 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.11 : 1,209.35 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.11/1,209.35 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.11x = 1,209.35 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.11x = 416,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,359.34/806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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