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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,213.08 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,213.08 and 577.72 is: 867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,213.08 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,213.08 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,213.08 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 700,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,820.58/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.05

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