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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.12, 1,209.62 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.12, 1,209.62 and 626.04 is: 937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.12 : 1,209.62 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.12/1,209.62 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.12x = 1,209.62 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.12x = 757,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,270.50/808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.08

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