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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,204.07 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,204.07 and 340.70 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,204.07 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,204.07 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,204.07 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 410,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,218.93/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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