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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,113.84 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,113.84 and 689.44 is: 952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,113.84 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,113.84 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,113.84 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 767,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,925.85/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.10

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