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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.69, 1,116.23 and 699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.69, 1,116.23 and 699.34 is: 965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.69 : 1,116.23 = 699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.69/1,116.23 = 699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.69x = 1,116.23 × 699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.69x = 780,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,624.29/808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.29

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