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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,115.31 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,115.31 and 633.76 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,115.31 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,115.31 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,115.31 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 706,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,838.87/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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