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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,112.76 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,112.76 and 567.42 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,112.76 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,112.76 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,112.76 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 631,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,402.28/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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