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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,111.91 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,111.91 and 585.41 is: 806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,111.91 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,111.91 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,111.91 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 650,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,914.75/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.69

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