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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,115.13 and 611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,115.13 and 611.74 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,115.13 = 611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,115.13 = 611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,115.13 × 611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 682,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,169.63/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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