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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,213.17 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,213.17 and 693.90 is: 1,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,213.17 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,213.17 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,213.17 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 841,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,818.66/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.67

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