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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,206.57 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,206.57 and 439.16 is: 658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,206.57 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,206.57 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,206.57 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 529,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,871.25/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.22

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