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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,211.36 and 705.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,211.36 and 705.31 is: 1,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,211.36 = 705.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,211.36 = 705.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,211.36 × 705.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 854,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,377.77/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.03

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