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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,207.29 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,207.29 and 689.13 is: 1,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,207.29 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,207.29 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,207.29 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 831,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,979.76/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.18

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