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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.86, 1,113.85 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.86, 1,113.85 and 630.08 is: 869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.86 : 1,113.85 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.86/1,113.85 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.86x = 1,113.85 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.86x = 701,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,814.61/806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.81

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