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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.12, 1,114.37 and 698.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.12, 1,114.37 and 698.55 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.12 : 1,114.37 = 698.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.12/1,114.37 = 698.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.12x = 1,114.37 × 698.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.12x = 778,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,439.67/809.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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