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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,208.70 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,208.70 and 690.12 is: 1,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,208.70 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,208.70 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,208.70 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 834,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,148.04/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.80

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