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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.50, 1,209.11 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.50, 1,209.11 and 343.46 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.50 : 1,209.11 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.50/1,209.11 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.50x = 1,209.11 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.50x = 415,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,282.23/805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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