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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.97, 1,113.15 and 585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.97, 1,113.15 and 585.66 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.97 : 1,113.15 = 585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.97/1,113.15 = 585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.97x = 1,113.15 × 585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.97x = 651,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,927.43/806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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