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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.18, 1,209.26 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.18, 1,209.26 and 532.20 is: 798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.18 : 1,209.26 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.18/1,209.26 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.18x = 1,209.26 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.18x = 643,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,569.59/806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.30

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