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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,116.78 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,116.78 and 653.88 is: 903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,116.78 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,116.78 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,116.78 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 730,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,240.11/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.27

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