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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.75, 1,208.65 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.75, 1,208.65 and 285.80 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.75 : 1,208.65 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.75/1,208.65 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.75x = 1,208.65 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.75x = 345,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,432.75/805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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