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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,204.08 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,204.08 and 781.92 is: 1,165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,204.08 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,204.08 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,204.08 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 941,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,494.23/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.10

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