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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,111.93 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,111.93 and 557.28 is: 768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,111.93 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,111.93 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,111.93 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 619,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,654.96/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.66

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