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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,119.13 and 680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,119.13 and 680.89 is: 941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,119.13 = 680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,119.13 = 680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,119.13 × 680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 762,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,004.43/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.12

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