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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.55, 1,111.89 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.55, 1,111.89 and 631.59 is: 870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.55 : 1,111.89 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.55/1,111.89 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.55x = 1,111.89 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.55x = 702,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,258.61/806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.69

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