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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,206.72 and 343.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,206.72 and 343.07 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,206.72 = 343.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,206.72 = 343.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,206.72 × 343.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 413,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,989.43/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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