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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.07, 1,111.88 and 596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.07, 1,111.88 and 596.18 is: 822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.07 : 1,111.88 = 596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.07/1,111.88 = 596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.07x = 1,111.88 × 596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.07x = 662,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,872.08/806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.35

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