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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.72, 1,106.27 and 680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.72, 1,106.27 and 680.86 is: 934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.72 : 1,106.27 = 680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.72/1,106.27 = 680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.72x = 1,106.27 × 680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.72x = 753,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,214.99/805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.83

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