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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.99, 1,207.48 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.99, 1,207.48 and 342.64 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.99 : 1,207.48 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.99/1,207.48 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.99x = 1,207.48 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.99x = 413,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,734.90/804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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