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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.55, 1,114.49 and 650.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.55, 1,114.49 and 650.81 is: 898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.55 : 1,114.49 = 650.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.55/1,114.49 = 650.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.55x = 1,114.49 × 650.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.55x = 725,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,317.98/807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.18

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