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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.88, 1,113.54 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.88, 1,113.54 and 632.54 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.88 : 1,113.54 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.88/1,113.54 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.88x = 1,113.54 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.88x = 704,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,358.59/805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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