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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,110.87 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,110.87 and 608.12 is: 839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,110.87 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,110.87 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,110.87 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 675,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,536.71/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.23

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