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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.56, 1,113.54 and 683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.56, 1,113.54 and 683.72 is: 942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.56 : 1,113.54 = 683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.56/1,113.54 = 683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.56x = 1,113.54 × 683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.56x = 761,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,349.57/807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.78

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