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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.45, 1,112.94 and 609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.45, 1,112.94 and 609.62 is: 841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.45 : 1,112.94 = 609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.45/1,112.94 = 609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.45x = 1,112.94 × 609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.45x = 678,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,464.92/806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.30

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