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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.34, 1,111.72 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.34, 1,111.72 and 688.08 is: 948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.34 : 1,111.72 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.34/1,111.72 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.34x = 1,111.72 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.34x = 764,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,952.30/806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.67

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