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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.83, 1,210.25 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.83, 1,210.25 and 344.22 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.83 : 1,210.25 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.83/1,210.25 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.83x = 1,210.25 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.83x = 416,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,591.82/806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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