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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,206.16 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,206.16 and 558.30 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,206.16 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,206.16 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,206.16 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 673,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,395.30/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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