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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,209.94 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,209.94 and 514.91 is: 770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,209.94 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,209.94 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,209.94 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 623,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,011.94/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.91

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