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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.82, 1,206.60 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.82, 1,206.60 and 342.22 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.82 : 1,206.60 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.82/1,206.60 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.82x = 1,206.60 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.82x = 412,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,922.65/804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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