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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,206.54 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,206.54 and 342.94 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,206.54 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,206.54 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,206.54 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 413,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,770.83/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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