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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,116.18 and 631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,116.18 and 631.10 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,116.18 = 631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,116.18 = 631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,116.18 × 631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 704,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,421.20/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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