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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,204.12 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,204.12 and 340.94 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,204.12 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,204.12 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,204.12 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 410,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,532.67/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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