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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,208.31 and 644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,208.31 and 644.02 is: 965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,208.31 = 644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,208.31 = 644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,208.31 × 644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 778,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,175.81/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.02

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