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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,114.22 and 610.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,114.22 and 610.89 is: 842.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,114.22 = 610.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,114.22 = 610.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,114.22 × 610.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 680,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,662.80/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.70

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