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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,209.72 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,209.72 and 646.16 is: 969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,209.72 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,209.72 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,209.72 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 781,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,672.68/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.14

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