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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,110.38 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,110.38 and 637.60 is: 879.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,110.38 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,110.38 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,110.38 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 707,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,978.29/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.19

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