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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,112.36 and 609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,112.36 and 609.54 is: 840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,112.36 = 609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,112.36 = 609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,112.36 × 609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 678,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,027.91/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.84

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