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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,209.06 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,209.06 and 421.68 is: 632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,209.06 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,209.06 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,209.06 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 509,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,836.42/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.14

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