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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.37, 1,113.33 and 697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.37, 1,113.33 and 697.80 is: 961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.37 : 1,113.33 = 697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.37/1,113.33 = 697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.37x = 1,113.33 × 697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.37x = 776,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,881.67/808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.05

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