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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,209.24 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,209.24 and 532.38 is: 798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,209.24 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,209.24 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,209.24 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 643,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,775.19/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.67

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