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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,211.00 and 612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,211.00 and 612.95 is: 918.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,211.00 = 612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,211.00 = 612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,211.00 × 612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 742,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,273.33/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.53

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