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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.75, 1,112.49 and 637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.75, 1,112.49 and 637.43 is: 880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.75 : 1,112.49 = 637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.75/1,112.49 = 637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.75x = 1,112.49 × 637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.75x = 709,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,134.50/805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.09

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