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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.93, 1,204.39 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.93, 1,204.39 and 340.64 is: 510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.93 : 1,204.39 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.93/1,204.39 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.93x = 1,204.39 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.93x = 410,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,258.59/802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.95

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