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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.51, 1,205.82 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.51, 1,205.82 and 342.14 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.51 : 1,205.82 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.51/1,205.82 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.51x = 1,205.82 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.51x = 412,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,553.23/804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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