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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.15, 1,114.49 and 620.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.15, 1,114.49 and 620.35 is: 856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.15 : 1,114.49 = 620.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.15/1,114.49 = 620.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.15x = 1,114.49 × 620.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.15x = 691,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,373.87/807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.56

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