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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,206.33 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,206.33 and 341.89 is: 512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,206.33 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,206.33 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,206.33 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 412,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,424.42/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.90

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