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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.18, 1,212.57 and 500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.18, 1,212.57 and 500.25 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.18 : 1,212.57 = 500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.18/1,212.57 = 500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.18x = 1,212.57 × 500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.18x = 606,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,588.14/808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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