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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,112.16 and 596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,112.16 and 596.56 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,112.16 = 596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,112.16 = 596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,112.16 × 596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 663,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,470.17/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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