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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.53, 1,206.07 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.53, 1,206.07 and 284.22 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.53 : 1,206.07 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.53/1,206.07 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.53x = 1,206.07 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.53x = 342,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,789.22/804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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