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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,207.44 and 643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,207.44 and 643.20 is: 963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,207.44 = 643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,207.44 = 643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,207.44 × 643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 776,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,625.41/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.08

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