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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,112.58 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,112.58 and 585.48 is: 807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,112.58 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,112.58 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,112.58 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 651,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,393.34/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.93

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