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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.99, 1,206.14 and 341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.99, 1,206.14 and 341.77 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.99 : 1,206.14 = 341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.99/1,206.14 = 341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.99x = 1,206.14 × 341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.99x = 412,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,221.93/803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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