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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,207.90 and 651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,207.90 and 651.40 is: 975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,207.90 = 651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,207.90 = 651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,207.90 × 651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 786,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,826.06/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.10

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