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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,208.70 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,208.70 and 517.44 is: 775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,208.70 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,208.70 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,208.70 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 625,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,429.73/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.81

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