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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.73, 1,115.28 and 620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.73, 1,115.28 and 620.92 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.73 : 1,115.28 = 620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.73/1,115.28 = 620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.73x = 1,115.28 × 620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.73x = 692,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,499.66/807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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