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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.39, 1,207.98 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.39, 1,207.98 and 285.24 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.39 : 1,207.98 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.39/1,207.98 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.39x = 1,207.98 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.39x = 344,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,564.22/805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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