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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.13, 1,208.88 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.13, 1,208.88 and 344.12 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.13 : 1,208.88 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.13/1,208.88 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.13x = 1,208.88 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.13x = 415,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,999.79/806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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