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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.09, 1,212.50 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.09, 1,212.50 and 423.25 is: 635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.09 : 1,212.50 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.09/1,212.50 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.09x = 1,212.50 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.09x = 513,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,188.51/808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.06

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