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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.51, 1,206.74 and 675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.51, 1,206.74 and 675.11 is: 1,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.51 : 1,206.74 = 675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.51/1,206.74 = 675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.51x = 1,206.74 × 675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.51x = 814,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,686.95/806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.14

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