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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,113.35 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,113.35 and 457.38 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,113.35 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,113.35 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,113.35 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 509,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,221.74/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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