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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.61, 1,114.37 and 689.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.61, 1,114.37 and 689.79 is: 952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.61 : 1,114.37 = 689.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.61/1,114.37 = 689.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.61x = 1,114.37 × 689.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.61x = 768,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,681.28/806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.98

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