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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 284.79 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,207.20 = 284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,207.20 = 284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,207.20 × 284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 343,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,795.03/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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