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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,206.90 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,206.90 and 284.50 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,206.90 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,206.90 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,206.90 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 343,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,357.77/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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