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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.21, 1,104.42 and 631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.21, 1,104.42 and 631.77 is: 871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.21 : 1,104.42 = 631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.21/1,104.42 = 631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.21x = 1,104.42 × 631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.21x = 697,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,739.42/800.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.95

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