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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,206.90 and 440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,206.90 and 440.57 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,206.90 = 440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,206.90 = 440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,206.90 × 440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 531,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,726.95/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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