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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.18, 1,112.65 and 585.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.18, 1,112.65 and 585.05 is: 807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.18 : 1,112.65 = 585.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.18/1,112.65 = 585.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.18x = 1,112.65 × 585.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.18x = 650,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,948.86/806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.45

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