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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,206.56 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,206.56 and 284.02 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,206.56 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,206.56 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,206.56 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 342,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,687.17/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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