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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.01, 1,114.17 and 620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.01, 1,114.17 and 620.14 is: 856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.01 : 1,114.17 = 620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.01/1,114.17 = 620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.01x = 1,114.17 × 620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.01x = 690,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,941.38/807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.17

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