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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.73, 1,206.02 and 641.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.73, 1,206.02 and 641.57 is: 960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.73 : 1,206.02 = 641.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.73/1,206.02 = 641.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.73x = 1,206.02 × 641.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.73x = 773,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,741.83/805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.31

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