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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.75, 1,208.26 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.75, 1,208.26 and 415.96 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.75 : 1,208.26 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.75/1,208.26 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.75x = 1,208.26 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.75x = 502,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,587.83/805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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