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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,112.40 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,112.40 and 541.68 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,112.40 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,112.40 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,112.40 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 602,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,564.83/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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