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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,115.54 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,115.54 and 631.52 is: 871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,115.54 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,115.54 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,115.54 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 704,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,490.19/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.51

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