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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.72, 1,210.26 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.72, 1,210.26 and 436.52 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.72 : 1,210.26 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.72/1,210.26 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.72x = 1,210.26 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.72x = 528,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,302.70/806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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