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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.78, 1,113.10 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.78, 1,113.10 and 544.86 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.78 : 1,113.10 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.78/1,113.10 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.78x = 1,113.10 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.78x = 606,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,482.30/806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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