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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,115.13 and 668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,115.13 and 668.40 is: 921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,115.13 = 668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,115.13 = 668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,115.13 × 668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 745,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,352.89/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.21

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