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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.06, 1,211.96 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.06, 1,211.96 and 442.56 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.06 : 1,211.96 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.06/1,211.96 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.06x = 1,211.96 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.06x = 536,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,362.80/807.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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