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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,207.41 and 633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,207.41 and 633.64 is: 949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,207.41 = 633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,207.41 = 633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,207.41 × 633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 765,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,063.27/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.36

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