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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,205.82 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,205.82 and 341.89 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,205.82 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,205.82 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,205.82 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 412,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,254.79/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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