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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.55, 1,112.97 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.55, 1,112.97 and 608.72 is: 841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.55 : 1,112.97 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.55/1,112.97 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.55x = 1,112.97 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.55x = 677,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,487.10/805.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.02

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