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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.51, 1,207.32 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.51, 1,207.32 and 343.14 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.51 : 1,207.32 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.51/1,207.32 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.51x = 1,207.32 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.51x = 414,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,279.78/805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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