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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.86, 1,113.44 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.86, 1,113.44 and 457.52 is: 631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.86 : 1,113.44 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.86/1,113.44 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.86x = 1,113.44 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.86x = 509,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,421.07/806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.36

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