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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,112.70 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,112.70 and 619.72 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,112.70 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,112.70 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,112.70 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 689,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,562.44/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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