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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.27, 1,207.05 and 612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.27, 1,207.05 and 612.04 is: 916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.27 : 1,207.05 = 612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.27/1,207.05 = 612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.27x = 1,207.05 × 612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.27x = 738,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,762.88/806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.27

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