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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.14, 1,209.21 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.14, 1,209.21 and 440.86 is: 661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.14 : 1,209.21 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.14/1,209.21 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.14x = 1,209.21 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.14x = 533,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,092.39/806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.29

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