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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.60, 1,111.98 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.60, 1,111.98 and 631.27 is: 869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.60 : 1,111.98 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.60/1,111.98 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.60x = 1,111.98 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.60x = 701,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,959.61/807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.19

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