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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,209.57 and 675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,209.57 and 675.97 is: 1,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,209.57 = 675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,209.57 = 675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,209.57 × 675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 817,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,627.47/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.70

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