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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.60, 1,209.60 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.60, 1,209.60 and 623.55 is: 933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.60 : 1,209.60 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.60/1,209.60 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.60x = 1,209.60 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.60x = 754,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,246.08/807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.94

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