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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,208.04 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,208.04 and 292 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,208.04 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,208.04 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,208.04 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 352,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,747.68/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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