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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,115.04 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,115.04 and 661.36 is: 910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,115.04 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,115.04 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,115.04 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 737,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,442.85/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.78

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