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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.87, 1,210.52 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.87, 1,210.52 and 344.42 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.87 : 1,210.52 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.87/1,210.52 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.87x = 1,210.52 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.87x = 416,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,927.30/806.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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