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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,209.42 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,209.42 and 343.62 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,209.42 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,209.42 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,209.42 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 415,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,580.90/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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