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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.29, 1,114.59 and 639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.29, 1,114.59 and 639.97 is: 882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.29 : 1,114.59 = 639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.29/1,114.59 = 639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.29x = 1,114.59 × 639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.29x = 713,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,304.16/808.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.49

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