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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,209.02 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,209.02 and 343.70 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,209.02 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,209.02 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,209.02 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 415,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,532.41/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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