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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,207.07 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,207.07 and 284.36 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,207.07 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,207.07 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,207.07 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 343,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,242.43/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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