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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.46, 1,116.77 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.46, 1,116.77 and 662.04 is: 913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.46 : 1,116.77 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.46/1,116.77 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.46x = 1,116.77 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.46x = 739,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,346.41/809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.38

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