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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,210.37 and 645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,210.37 and 645.40 is: 967.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,210.37 = 645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,210.37 = 645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,210.37 × 645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 781,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,172.80/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.09

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