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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,206.90 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,206.90 and 439.56 is: 658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,206.90 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,206.90 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,206.90 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 530,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,504.96/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.90

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