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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,111.96 and 557.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,111.96 and 557.71 is: 769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,111.96 = 557.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,111.96 = 557.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,111.96 × 557.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 620,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,151.21/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.38

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