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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,206.68 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,206.68 and 559.58 is: 837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,206.68 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,206.68 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,206.68 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 675,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,225.16/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.46

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