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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.43, 1,115.10 and 660.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.43, 1,115.10 and 660.83 is: 911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.43 : 1,115.10 = 660.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.43/1,115.10 = 660.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.43x = 1,115.10 × 660.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.43x = 736,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,885.96/808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.51

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