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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,206.89 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,206.89 and 284.43 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,206.89 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,206.89 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,206.89 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 343,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,274.30/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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