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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,114.97 and 684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,114.97 and 684.38 is: 943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,114.97 = 684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,114.97 = 684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,114.97 × 684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 763,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,054.17/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.86

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