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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,207.82 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,207.82 and 284.86 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,207.82 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,207.82 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,207.82 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 344,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,059.61/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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