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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.04, 1,114.20 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.04, 1,114.20 and 661.20 is: 910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.04 : 1,114.20 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.04/1,114.20 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.04x = 1,114.20 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.04x = 736,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,709.04/809.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.60

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