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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,103.94 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,103.94 and 634.32 is: 874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,103.94 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,103.94 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,103.94 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 700,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,251.22/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.42

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