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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.45, 1,114.92 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.45, 1,114.92 and 556.25 is: 767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.45 : 1,114.92 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.45/1,114.92 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.45x = 1,114.92 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.45x = 620,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,168.68/808.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.11

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