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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,212.84 and 746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,212.84 and 746.36 is: 1,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,212.84 = 746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,212.84 = 746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,212.84 × 746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 905,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,215.26/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.93

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