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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,209.60 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,209.60 and 344.22 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,209.60 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,209.60 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,209.60 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 416,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,368.51/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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