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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,114.47 and 668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,114.47 and 668.31 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,114.47 = 668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,114.47 = 668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,114.47 × 668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 744,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,811.45/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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