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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.43, 1,112.25 and 586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.43, 1,112.25 and 586.11 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.43 : 1,112.25 = 586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.43/1,112.25 = 586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.43x = 1,112.25 × 586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.43x = 651,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,900.85/806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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