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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,204.70 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,204.70 and 341.25 is: 511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,204.70 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,204.70 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,204.70 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 411,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,102.17/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.47

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