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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.55, 1,116.06 and 622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.55, 1,116.06 and 622.31 is: 857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.55 : 1,116.06 = 622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.55/1,116.06 = 622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.55x = 1,116.06 × 622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.55x = 694,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,529.72/809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.92

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