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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,110.96 and 608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,110.96 and 608.28 is: 839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,110.96 = 608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,110.96 = 608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,110.96 × 608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 675,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,774.75/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.08

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