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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.42, 1,113.43 and 629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.42, 1,113.43 and 629.58 is: 869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.42 : 1,113.43 = 629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.42/1,113.43 = 629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.42x = 1,113.43 × 629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.42x = 700,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,993.26/806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.27

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