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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.18, 1,208.73 and 531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.18, 1,208.73 and 531.43 is: 796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.18 : 1,208.73 = 531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.18/1,208.73 = 531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.18x = 1,208.73 × 531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.18x = 642,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,352.36/806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.79

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