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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,112.33 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,112.33 and 611.15 is: 841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,112.33 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,112.33 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,112.33 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 679,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,796.45/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.36

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