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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,117.36 and 622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,117.36 and 622.45 is: 859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,117.36 = 622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,117.36 = 622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,117.36 × 622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 695,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,500.73/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.35

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