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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.69, 1,209.33 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.69, 1,209.33 and 532.20 is: 797.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.69 : 1,209.33 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.69/1,209.33 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.69x = 1,209.33 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.69x = 643,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,609.96/806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.84

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