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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,114.92 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,114.92 and 684.72 is: 944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,114.92 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,114.92 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,114.92 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 763,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,408.02/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.16

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