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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.58, 1,114.86 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.58, 1,114.86 and 559.09 is: 771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.58 : 1,114.86 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.58/1,114.86 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.58x = 1,114.86 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.58x = 623,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,307.08/807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.82

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