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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,111.98 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,111.98 and 631.26 is: 870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,111.98 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,111.98 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,111.98 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 701,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,948.49/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.67

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