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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.90, 1,109.40 and 629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.90, 1,109.40 and 629.48 is: 868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.90 : 1,109.40 = 629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.90/1,109.40 = 629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.90x = 1,109.40 × 629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.90x = 698,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,345.11/803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.70

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