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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.53, 1,115.59 and 559.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.53, 1,115.59 and 559.45 is: 771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.53 : 1,115.59 = 559.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.53/1,115.59 = 559.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.53x = 1,115.59 × 559.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.53x = 624,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,116.83/808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.92

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