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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,114.47 and 559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,114.47 and 559.78 is: 772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,114.47 = 559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,114.47 = 559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,114.47 × 559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 623,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,855.23/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.06

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