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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.13, 1,207.58 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.13, 1,207.58 and 343.08 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.13 : 1,207.58 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.13/1,207.58 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.13x = 1,207.58 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.13x = 414,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,294.83/805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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