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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,204.12 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,204.12 and 340.54 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,204.12 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,204.12 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,204.12 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 410,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,051.02/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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