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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,206.86 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,206.86 and 342.59 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,206.86 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,206.86 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,206.86 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 413,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,458.17/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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