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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,208.16 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,208.16 and 634.14 is: 950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,208.16 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,208.16 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,208.16 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 766,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,142.58/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.11

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