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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,112.81 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,112.81 and 647.64 is: 894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,112.81 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,112.81 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,112.81 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 720,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,697.03/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.92

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