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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,112.16 and 682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,112.16 and 682.72 is: 941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,112.16 = 682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,112.16 = 682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,112.16 × 682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 759,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,293.88/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.40

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