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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,111.26 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,111.26 and 608.40 is: 839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,111.26 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,111.26 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,111.26 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 676,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,090.58/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.66

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