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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.08, 1,209.24 and 690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.08, 1,209.24 and 690.46 is: 1,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.08 : 1,209.24 = 690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.08/1,209.24 = 690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.08x = 1,209.24 × 690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.08x = 834,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,931.85/805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.08

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