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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.61, 1,112.41 and 554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.61, 1,112.41 and 554.43 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.61 : 1,112.41 = 554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.61/1,112.41 = 554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.61x = 1,112.41 × 554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.61x = 616,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,753.48/806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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