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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,114.55 and 629.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,114.55 and 629.89 is: 869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,114.55 = 629.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,114.55 = 629.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,114.55 × 629.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 702,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,043.90/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.45

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