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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.10, 1,206.71 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.10, 1,206.71 and 371.34 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.10 : 1,206.71 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.10/1,206.71 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.10x = 1,206.71 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.10x = 448,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,097.83/805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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