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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,112.67 and 557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,112.67 and 557.33 is: 769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,112.67 = 557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,112.67 = 557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,112.67 × 557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 620,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,118.81/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.00

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