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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,112.67 and 631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,112.67 and 631.77 is: 869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,112.67 = 631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,112.67 = 631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,112.67 × 631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 702,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,951.53/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.90

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