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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.91, 1,211.09 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.91, 1,211.09 and 422.43 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.91 : 1,211.09 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.91/1,211.09 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.91x = 1,211.09 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.91x = 511,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,598.64/806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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