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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,113.86 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,113.86 and 457.84 is: 631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,113.86 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,113.86 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,113.86 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 509,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,969.66/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.84

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