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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.75, 1,209.75 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.75, 1,209.75 and 416.97 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.75 : 1,209.75 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.75/1,209.75 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.75x = 1,209.75 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.75x = 504,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,429.46/806.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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