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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,203.54 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,203.54 and 340.95 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,203.54 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,203.54 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,203.54 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 410,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,346.96/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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