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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,112.34 and 631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,112.34 and 631.96 is: 871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,112.34 = 631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,112.34 = 631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,112.34 × 631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 702,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,954.39/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.16

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