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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,104.74 and 632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,104.74 and 632.81 is: 872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,104.74 = 632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,104.74 = 632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,104.74 × 632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 699,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,083.21/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.60

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