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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.31, 1,111.73 and 635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.31, 1,111.73 and 635.13 is: 875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.31 : 1,111.73 = 635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.31/1,111.73 = 635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.31x = 1,111.73 × 635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.31x = 706,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,089.90/806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.71

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