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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.83, 1,208.95 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.83, 1,208.95 and 343.63 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.83 : 1,208.95 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.83/1,208.95 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.83x = 1,208.95 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.83x = 415,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,431.49/805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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