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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.49, 1,116.48 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.49, 1,116.48 and 684.96 is: 944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.49 : 1,116.48 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.49/1,116.48 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.49x = 1,116.48 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.49x = 764,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,744.14/809.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.72

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