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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,210.20 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,210.20 and 576.08 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,210.20 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,210.20 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,210.20 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 697,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,172.02/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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