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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,215.12 and 799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,215.12 and 799.02 is: 1,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,215.12 = 799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,215.12 = 799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,215.12 × 799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 970,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,905.18/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.18

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