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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.17, 1,209.26 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.17, 1,209.26 and 440.76 is: 661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.17 : 1,209.26 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.17/1,209.26 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.17x = 1,209.26 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.17x = 532,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,992.27/806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.14

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