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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.59, 1,116.23 and 662.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.59, 1,116.23 and 662.79 is: 914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.59 : 1,116.23 = 662.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.59/1,116.23 = 662.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.59x = 1,116.23 × 662.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.59x = 739,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,822.77/808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.95

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