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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.89, 1,204.32 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.89, 1,204.32 and 340.56 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.89 : 1,204.32 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.89/1,204.32 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.89x = 1,204.32 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.89x = 410,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,143.22/802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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