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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,207.82 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,207.82 and 343.33 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,207.82 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,207.82 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,207.82 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 414,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,678.68/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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