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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,111.80 and 585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,111.80 and 585.24 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,111.80 = 585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,111.80 = 585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,111.80 × 585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 650,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,669.83/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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