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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,116.36 and 659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,116.36 and 659.13 is: 910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,116.36 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,116.36 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,116.36 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 735,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,826.37/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.14

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