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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,209.40 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,209.40 and 557.08 is: 835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,209.40 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,209.40 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,209.40 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 673,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,732.55/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.73

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