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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.42, 1,207.34 and 631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.42, 1,207.34 and 631.46 is: 945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.42 : 1,207.34 = 631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.42/1,207.34 = 631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.42x = 1,207.34 × 631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.42x = 762,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,377.72/806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.39

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