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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,115.34 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,115.34 and 649.62 is: 895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,115.34 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,115.34 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,115.34 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 724,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,544.73/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.25

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