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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,212.39 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,212.39 and 461.64 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,212.39 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,212.39 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,212.39 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 559,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,687.72/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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