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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.09, 1,117.08 and 622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.09, 1,117.08 and 622.25 is: 859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.09 : 1,117.08 = 622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.09/1,117.08 = 622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.09x = 1,117.08 × 622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.09x = 695,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,103.03/809.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.12

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