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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.33, 1,115.98 and 621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.33, 1,115.98 and 621.45 is: 857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.33 : 1,115.98 = 621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.33/1,115.98 = 621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.33x = 1,115.98 × 621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.33x = 693,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,521.08/808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.97

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