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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.96, 1,114.56 and 768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.96, 1,114.56 and 768.64 is: 1,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.96 : 1,114.56 = 768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.96/1,114.56 = 768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.96x = 1,114.56 × 768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.96x = 856,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,695.40/808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.01

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