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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.63, 1,109.06 and 629.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.63, 1,109.06 and 629.29 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.63 : 1,109.06 = 629.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.63/1,109.06 = 629.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.63x = 1,109.06 × 629.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.63x = 697,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,920.37/802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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