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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,108.20 and 637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,108.20 and 637.72 is: 879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,108.20 = 637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,108.20 = 637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,108.20 × 637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 706,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,718.53/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.23

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