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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.29, 1,209.14 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.29, 1,209.14 and 344.11 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.29 : 1,209.14 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.29/1,209.14 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.29x = 1,209.14 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.29x = 416,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,078.47/806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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