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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,206.85 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,206.85 and 675.28 is: 1,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,206.85 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,206.85 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,206.85 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 814,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,958.29/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.56

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