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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,112.60 and 685.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,112.60 and 685.82 is: 949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,112.60 = 685.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,112.60 = 685.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,112.60 × 685.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 763,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,041.57/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.03

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