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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.83, 1,111.89 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.83, 1,111.89 and 681.22 is: 939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.83 : 1,111.89 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.83/1,111.89 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.83x = 1,111.89 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.83x = 757,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,441.71/805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.95

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