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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.49, 1,118.61 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.49, 1,118.61 and 662.07 is: 914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.49 : 1,118.61 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.49/1,118.61 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.49x = 1,118.61 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.49x = 740,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,598.12/809.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.89

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