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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,112.12 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,112.12 and 540.68 is: 745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,112.12 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,112.12 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,112.12 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 601,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,294.04/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.38

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