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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,112.80 and 629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,112.80 and 629.31 is: 868.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,112.80 = 629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,112.80 = 629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,112.80 × 629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 700,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,296.17/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.15

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