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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,115.16 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,115.16 and 657.20 is: 906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,115.16 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,115.16 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,115.16 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 732,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,883.15/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.58

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