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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,111.44 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,111.44 and 608.04 is: 839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,111.44 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,111.44 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,111.44 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 675,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,799.98/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.64

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