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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.45, 1,210.28 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.45, 1,210.28 and 532.44 is: 799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.45 : 1,210.28 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.45/1,210.28 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.45x = 1,210.28 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.45x = 644,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,398.82/806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.06

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