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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,114.91 and 559.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,114.91 and 559.66 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,114.91 = 559.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,114.91 = 559.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,114.91 × 559.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 623,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,972.28/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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