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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,111.69 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,111.69 and 543.84 is: 749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,111.69 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,111.69 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,111.69 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 604,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,581.49/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.84

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