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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 543.96 is: 750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,112.40 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,112.40 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,112.40 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 605,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,101.10/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.71

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