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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.93, 1,108.73 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.93, 1,108.73 and 637.88 is: 879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.93 : 1,108.73 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.93/1,108.73 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.93x = 1,108.73 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.93x = 707,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,227.96/803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.72

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