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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.35, 1,209.54 and 645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.35, 1,209.54 and 645.97 is: 968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.35 : 1,209.54 = 645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.35/1,209.54 = 645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.35x = 1,209.54 × 645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.35x = 781,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,326.55/806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.97

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