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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.12, 1,206.15 and 675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.12, 1,206.15 and 675.97 is: 1,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.12 : 1,206.15 = 675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.12/1,206.15 = 675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.12x = 1,206.15 × 675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.12x = 815,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,321.22/805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.67

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