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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,114.02 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,114.02 and 633.24 is: 872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,114.02 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,114.02 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,114.02 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 705,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,442.02/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.86

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