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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,111.59 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,111.59 and 607.72 is: 839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,111.59 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,111.59 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,111.59 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 675,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,535.47/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.64

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