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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,207.33 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,207.33 and 342.54 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,207.33 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,207.33 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,207.33 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 413,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,558.82/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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