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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.76, 1,207.69 and 439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.76, 1,207.69 and 439.91 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.76 : 1,207.69 = 439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.76/1,207.69 = 439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.76x = 1,207.69 × 439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.76x = 531,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,276.83/805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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