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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,212.80 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,212.80 and 576.77 is: 866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,212.80 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,212.80 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,212.80 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 699,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,497.71/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.42

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