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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,115.82 and 677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,115.82 and 677.43 is: 934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,115.82 = 677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,115.82 = 677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,115.82 × 677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 755,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,889.94/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.96

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