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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,113.70 and 558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,113.70 and 558.42 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,113.70 = 558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,113.70 = 558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,113.70 × 558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 621,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,912.35/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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