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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,113.12 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,113.12 and 545.28 is: 752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,113.12 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,113.12 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,113.12 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 606,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,962.07/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.68

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