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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.85, 1,209.80 and 684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.85, 1,209.80 and 684.88 is: 1,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.85 : 1,209.80 = 684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.85/1,209.80 = 684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.85x = 1,209.80 × 684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.85x = 828,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,567.02/805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.19

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