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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.08, 1,207.10 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.08, 1,207.10 and 342.74 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.08 : 1,207.10 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.08/1,207.10 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.08x = 1,207.10 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.08x = 413,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,713.70/805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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