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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,102.05 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,102.05 and 631.44 is: 870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,102.05 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,102.05 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,102.05 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 695,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,878.45/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.13

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