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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,112.18 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,112.18 and 558.12 is: 769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,112.18 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,112.18 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,112.18 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 620,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,729.90/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.77

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