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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,110.27 and 680.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,110.27 and 680.61 is: 939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,110.27 = 680.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,110.27 = 680.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,110.27 × 680.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 755,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,660.86/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.52

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