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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,111.68 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,111.68 and 544.08 is: 749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,111.68 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,111.68 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,111.68 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 604,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,842.85/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.94

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