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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,112.60 and 609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,112.60 and 609.36 is: 840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,112.60 = 609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,112.60 = 609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,112.60 × 609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 677,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,973.94/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.95

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