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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.54, 1,207.11 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.54, 1,207.11 and 708.98 is: 1,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.54 : 1,207.11 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.54/1,207.11 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.54x = 1,207.11 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.54x = 855,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,816.85/806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.10

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