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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,217.50 and 719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,217.50 and 719.59 is: 1,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,217.50 = 719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,217.50 = 719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,217.50 × 719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 876,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,100.83/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.28

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