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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,208.94 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,208.94 and 344.07 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,208.94 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,208.94 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,208.94 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 415,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,959.99/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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