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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,112.88 and 641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,112.88 and 641.13 is: 884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,112.88 = 641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,112.88 = 641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,112.88 × 641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 713,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,500.75/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.47

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