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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,211.16 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,211.16 and 563.68 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,211.16 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,211.16 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,211.16 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 682,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,706.67/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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