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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,212.23 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,212.23 and 634.73 is: 952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,212.23 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,212.23 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,212.23 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 769,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,434.27/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.91

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