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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,209.99 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,209.99 and 344.57 is: 516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,209.99 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,209.99 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,209.99 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 416,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,921.26/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.35

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