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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,206.76 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,206.76 and 284.38 is: 426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,206.76 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,206.76 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,206.76 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 343,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,178.41/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.65

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