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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,213.38 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,213.38 and 566.19 is: 850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,213.38 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,213.38 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,213.38 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 687,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,003.62/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.14

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