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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,116.36 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,116.36 and 633.96 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,116.36 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,116.36 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,116.36 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 707,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,727.59/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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