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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,112.28 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,112.28 and 585.32 is: 807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,112.28 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,112.28 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,112.28 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 651,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,039.73/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.26

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