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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,212.67 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,212.67 and 392.61 is: 589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,212.67 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,212.67 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,212.67 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 476,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,111.41/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.19

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