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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,206.98 and 558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,206.98 and 558.88 is: 836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,206.98 = 558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,206.98 = 558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,206.98 × 558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 674,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,556.98/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.89

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