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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.88, 1,111.44 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.88, 1,111.44 and 629.92 is: 869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.88 : 1,111.44 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.88/1,111.44 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.88x = 1,111.44 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.88x = 700,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,118.28/804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.84

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