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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.32, 1,111.80 and 658.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.32, 1,111.80 and 658.49 is: 907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.32 : 1,111.80 = 658.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.32/1,111.80 = 658.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.32x = 1,111.80 × 658.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.32x = 732,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,109.18/806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.97

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