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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,114.20 and 609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,114.20 and 609.29 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,114.20 = 609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,114.20 = 609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,114.20 × 609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 678,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,869.53/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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