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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,114.56 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,114.56 and 631.19 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,114.56 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,114.56 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,114.56 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 703,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,501.91/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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