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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,202.94 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,202.94 and 340.47 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,202.94 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,202.94 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,202.94 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 409,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,564.98/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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