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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.93, 1,206.24 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.93, 1,206.24 and 342.02 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.93 : 1,206.24 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.93/1,206.24 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.93x = 1,206.24 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.93x = 412,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,552.17/803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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