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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,207.50 and 691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,207.50 and 691.58 is: 1,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,207.50 = 691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,207.50 = 691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,207.50 × 691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 835,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,082.85/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.59

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