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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,209.90 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,209.90 and 623.40 is: 936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,209.90 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,209.90 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,209.90 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 754,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,251.66/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.03

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