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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.22, 1,206.51 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.22, 1,206.51 and 342.04 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.22 : 1,206.51 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.22/1,206.51 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.22x = 1,206.51 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.22x = 412,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,674.68/804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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