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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,205.07 and 698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,205.07 and 698.42 is: 1,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,205.07 = 698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,205.07 = 698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,205.07 × 698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 841,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,644.99/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.92

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