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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.94, 1,208.49 and 678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.94, 1,208.49 and 678.30 is: 1,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.94 : 1,208.49 = 678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.94/1,208.49 = 678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.94x = 1,208.49 × 678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.94x = 819,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,718.77/806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.84

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