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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,209.96 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,209.96 and 519.09 is: 777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,209.96 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,209.96 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,209.96 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 628,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,078.14/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.07

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