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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.13, 1,113.89 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.13, 1,113.89 and 632.79 is: 874.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.13 : 1,113.89 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.13/1,113.89 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.13x = 1,113.89 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.13x = 704,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,855.29/806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.37

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