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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,207.98 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,207.98 and 651.69 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,207.98 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,207.98 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,207.98 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 787,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,228.49/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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