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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.94, 1,206.99 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.94, 1,206.99 and 677.30 is: 1,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.94 : 1,206.99 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.94/1,206.99 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.94x = 1,206.99 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.94x = 817,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,494.33/805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.34

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