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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,208.88 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,208.88 and 343.92 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,208.88 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,208.88 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,208.88 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 415,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,758.01/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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