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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,210.23 and 678.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,210.23 and 678.90 is: 1,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,210.23 = 678.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,210.23 = 678.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,210.23 × 678.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 821,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,625.15/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.76

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