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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,114.91 and 558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,114.91 and 558.95 is: 771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,114.91 = 558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,114.91 = 558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,114.91 × 558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 623,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,178.94/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.23

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