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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,206.70 and 558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,206.70 and 558.36 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,206.70 = 558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,206.70 = 558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,206.70 × 558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 673,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,771.62/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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