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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,209.68 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,209.68 and 575.45 is: 863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,209.68 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,209.68 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,209.68 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 696,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,118.17/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.18

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