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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,203.71 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,203.71 and 340.11 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,203.71 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,203.71 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,203.71 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 409,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,393.81/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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