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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.97, 1,112.73 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.97, 1,112.73 and 628.58 is: 867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.97 : 1,112.73 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.97/1,112.73 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.97x = 1,112.73 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.97x = 699,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,439.82/805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.82

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