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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,207.71 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,207.71 and 562.14 is: 841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,207.71 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,207.71 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,207.71 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 678,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,902.10/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.94

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