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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.51, 1,206.38 and 679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.51, 1,206.38 and 679.75 is: 1,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.51 : 1,206.38 = 679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.51/1,206.38 = 679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.51x = 1,206.38 × 679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.51x = 820,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,035.49/806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.77

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