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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.57, 1,112.72 and 619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.57, 1,112.72 and 619.73 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.57 : 1,112.72 = 619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.57/1,112.72 = 619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.57x = 1,112.72 × 619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.57x = 689,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,581.95/806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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