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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.33, 1,112.58 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.33, 1,112.58 and 681.72 is: 940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.33 : 1,112.58 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.33/1,112.58 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.33x = 1,112.58 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.33x = 758,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,468.04/806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.65

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