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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,210.01 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,210.01 and 532.70 is: 799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,210.01 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,210.01 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,210.01 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 644,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,572.33/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.05

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