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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.99, 1,210.64 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.99, 1,210.64 and 344.61 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.99 : 1,210.64 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.99/1,210.64 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.99x = 1,210.64 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.99x = 417,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,196.93/806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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