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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,209.31 and 542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,209.31 and 542.07 is: 813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,209.31 = 542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,209.31 = 542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,209.31 × 542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 655,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,530.67/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.09

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