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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.03, 1,113.99 and 686.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.03, 1,113.99 and 686.82 is: 950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.03 : 1,113.99 = 686.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.03/1,113.99 = 686.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.03x = 1,113.99 × 686.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.03x = 765,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,110.61/805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.41

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