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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,206.18 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,206.18 and 342.36 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,206.18 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,206.18 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,206.18 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 412,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,947.78/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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