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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.87, 1,207.87 and 676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.87, 1,207.87 and 676.19 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.87 : 1,207.87 = 676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.87/1,207.87 = 676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.87x = 1,207.87 × 676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.87x = 816,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,749.62/806.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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