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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,114.92 and 611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,114.92 and 611.05 is: 843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,114.92 = 611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,114.92 = 611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,114.92 × 611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 681,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,271.87/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.28

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