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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.80, 1,209.60 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.80, 1,209.60 and 344.20 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.80 : 1,209.60 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.80/1,209.60 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.80x = 1,209.60 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.80x = 416,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,344.32/806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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