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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,207.85 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,207.85 and 528.93 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,207.85 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,207.85 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,207.85 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 638,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,865.46/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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