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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,203 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,203 and 346 is: 519

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,203 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,203 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,203 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 416,238
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,238/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519

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