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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,114.80 and 621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,114.80 and 621.96 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,114.80 = 621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,114.80 = 621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,114.80 × 621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 693,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,361.01/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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