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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,114.50 and 677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,114.50 and 677.68 is: 933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,114.50 = 677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,114.50 = 677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,114.50 × 677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 755,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,274.36/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.71

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