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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.50, 1,207.14 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.50, 1,207.14 and 633.24 is: 948.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.50 : 1,207.14 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.50/1,207.14 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.50x = 1,207.14 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.50x = 764,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,409.33/805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.99

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