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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,106.85 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,106.85 and 637.54 is: 877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,106.85 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,106.85 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,106.85 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 705,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,661.15/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.84

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