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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,210.03 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,210.03 and 671.06 is: 1,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,210.03 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,210.03 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,210.03 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 812,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,004.08/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.98

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