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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,113.28 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,113.28 and 609.80 is: 841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,113.28 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,113.28 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,113.28 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 678,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,871.05/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.62

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