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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,205.92 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,205.92 and 341.86 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,205.92 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,205.92 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,205.92 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 412,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,255.81/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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