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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,210.44 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,210.44 and 803.64 is: 1,206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,210.44 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,210.44 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,210.44 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 972,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,758.00/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.00

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