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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.05, 1,113.69 and 632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.05, 1,113.69 and 632.71 is: 874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.05 : 1,113.69 = 632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.05/1,113.69 = 632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.05x = 1,113.69 × 632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.05x = 704,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,642.80/806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.19

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