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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.75, 1,113.45 and 457.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.75, 1,113.45 and 457.37 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.75 : 1,113.45 = 457.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.75/1,113.45 = 457.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.75x = 1,113.45 × 457.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.75x = 509,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,258.63/806.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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