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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.18, 1,212.17 and 672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.18, 1,212.17 and 672.10 is: 1,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.18 : 1,212.17 = 672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.18/1,212.17 = 672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.18x = 1,212.17 × 672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.18x = 814,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,693.07/808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.06

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