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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,214.58 and 689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,214.58 and 689.46 is: 1,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,214.58 = 689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,214.58 = 689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,214.58 × 689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 837,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,404.33/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.98

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