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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,208.69 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,208.69 and 532.11 is: 797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,208.69 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,208.69 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,208.69 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 643,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,151.32/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.11

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