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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,206.36 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,206.36 and 574.92 is: 860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,206.36 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,206.36 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,206.36 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 693,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,560.49/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.45

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