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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.89, 1,113.33 and 457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.89, 1,113.33 and 457.56 is: 631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.89 : 1,113.33 = 457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.89/1,113.33 = 457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.89x = 1,113.33 × 457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.89x = 509,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,415.27/806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.33

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