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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,207.98 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,207.98 and 459.06 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,207.98 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,207.98 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,207.98 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 554,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,535.30/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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