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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,207.23 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,207.23 and 342.83 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,207.23 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,207.23 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,207.23 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 413,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,874.66/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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