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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.07, 1,112.43 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.07, 1,112.43 and 609.24 is: 840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.07 : 1,112.43 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.07/1,112.43 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.07x = 1,112.43 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.07x = 677,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,736.85/806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.79

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