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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.23, 1,114.65 and 621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.23, 1,114.65 and 621.39 is: 856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.23 : 1,114.65 = 621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.23/1,114.65 = 621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.23x = 1,114.65 × 621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.23x = 692,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,632.36/808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.97

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