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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.22, 1,207.59 and 645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.22, 1,207.59 and 645.22 is: 965.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.22 : 1,207.59 = 645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.22/1,207.59 = 645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.22x = 1,207.59 × 645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.22x = 779,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,161.22/807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.24

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