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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,213.12 and 672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,213.12 and 672.78 is: 1,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,213.12 = 672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,213.12 = 672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,213.12 × 672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 816,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,162.87/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.00

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