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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,107.51 and 628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,107.51 and 628.46 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,107.51 = 628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,107.51 = 628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,107.51 × 628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 696,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,025.73/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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