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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.03, 1,207.56 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.03, 1,207.56 and 342.69 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.03 : 1,207.56 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.03/1,207.56 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.03x = 1,207.56 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.03x = 413,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,821.98/805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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