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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,207.24 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,207.24 and 342.96 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,207.24 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,207.24 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,207.24 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 414,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,035.03/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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