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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,206.55 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,206.55 and 342.03 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,206.55 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,206.55 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,206.55 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 412,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,676.30/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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