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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.31, 1,113.62 and 684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.31, 1,113.62 and 684.68 is: 943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.31 : 1,113.62 = 684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.31/1,113.62 = 684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.31x = 1,113.62 × 684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.31x = 762,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,464.35/808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.28

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