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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.12, 1,112.82 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.12, 1,112.82 and 607.02 is: 837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.12 : 1,112.82 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.12/1,112.82 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.12x = 1,112.82 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.12x = 675,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,504.00/806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.97

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