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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,211.32 and 575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,211.32 and 575.83 is: 863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,211.32 = 575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,211.32 = 575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,211.32 × 575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 697,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,514.40/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.05

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