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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,203.92 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,203.92 and 341.20 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,203.92 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,203.92 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,203.92 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 410,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,777.50/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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