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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,207.81 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,207.81 and 599.62 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,207.81 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,207.81 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,207.81 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 724,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,227.03/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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