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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,206.09 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,206.09 and 284.01 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,206.09 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,206.09 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,206.09 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 342,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,537.10/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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