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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,114.20 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,114.20 and 631.92 is: 872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,114.20 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,114.20 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,114.20 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 704,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,085.26/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.60

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