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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,113.75 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,113.75 and 586.17 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,113.75 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,113.75 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,113.75 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 652,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,846.84/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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