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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,117.06 and 662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,117.06 and 662.33 is: 913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,117.06 = 662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,117.06 = 662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,117.06 × 662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 739,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,863.49/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.46

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