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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,210.58 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,210.58 and 417.12 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,210.58 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,210.58 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,210.58 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 504,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,952.07/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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