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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,209.31 and 676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,209.31 and 676.82 is: 1,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,209.31 = 676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,209.31 = 676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,209.31 × 676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 818,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,485.19/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.95

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