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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,206.41 and 687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,206.41 and 687.10 is: 1,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,206.41 = 687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,206.41 = 687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,206.41 × 687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 828,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,924.31/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.05

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