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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,114.05 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,114.05 and 559.26 is: 770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,114.05 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,114.05 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,114.05 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 623,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,043.60/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.73

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