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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,206.07 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,206.07 and 440.13 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,206.07 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,206.07 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,206.07 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 530,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,827.59/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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