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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.12, 1,111.35 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.12, 1,111.35 and 604.06 is: 832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.12 : 1,111.35 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.12/1,111.35 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.12x = 1,111.35 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.12x = 671,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,322.08/806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.78

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