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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,114.04 and 659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,114.04 and 659.45 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,114.04 = 659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,114.04 = 659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,114.04 × 659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 734,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,644.81/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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