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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,111.95 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,111.95 and 688.05 is: 950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,111.95 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,111.95 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,111.95 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 765,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,077.20/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.56

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