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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,114.44 and 585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,114.44 and 585.45 is: 808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,114.44 = 585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,114.44 = 585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,114.44 × 585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 652,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,448.90/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.64

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