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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.12, 1,207.44 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.12, 1,207.44 and 292 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.12 : 1,207.44 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.12/1,207.44 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.12x = 1,207.44 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.12x = 352,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,572.48/805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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