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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,108.20 and 629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,108.20 and 629.36 is: 866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,108.20 = 629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,108.20 = 629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,108.20 × 629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 697,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,456.75/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.88

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