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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,206.42 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,206.42 and 342.56 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,206.42 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,206.42 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,206.42 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 413,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,271.24/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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