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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,112.02 and 641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,112.02 and 641.36 is: 884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,112.02 = 641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,112.02 = 641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,112.02 × 641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 713,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,205.15/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.21

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