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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.43, 1,117.38 and 622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.43, 1,117.38 and 622.85 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.43 : 1,117.38 = 622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.43/1,117.38 = 622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.43x = 1,117.38 × 622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.43x = 695,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,957.02/809.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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