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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,111.98 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,111.98 and 544.36 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,111.98 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,111.98 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,111.98 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 605,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,317.43/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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