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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,115.40 and 621.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,115.40 and 621.95 is: 857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,115.40 = 621.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,115.40 = 621.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,115.40 × 621.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 693,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,723.03/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.76

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