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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,112.04 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,112.04 and 781.11 is: 1,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,112.04 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,112.04 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,112.04 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 868,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,625.56/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.86

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