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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,112.80 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,112.80 and 545.28 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,112.80 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,112.80 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,112.80 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 606,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,787.58/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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