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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,207.71 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,207.71 and 631.71 is: 945.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,207.71 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,207.71 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,207.71 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 762,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,922.48/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.77

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