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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,208.70 and 632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,208.70 and 632.73 is: 947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,208.70 = 632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,208.70 = 632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,208.70 × 632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 764,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,780.75/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.82

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