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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.93, 1,106.40 and 633.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.93, 1,106.40 and 633.35 is: 873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.93 : 1,106.40 = 633.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.93/1,106.40 = 633.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.93x = 1,106.40 × 633.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.93x = 700,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,738.44/801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.81

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