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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.95, 1,210.09 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.95, 1,210.09 and 344.74 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.95 : 1,210.09 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.95/1,210.09 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.95x = 1,210.09 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.95x = 417,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,166.43/806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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