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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,217.99 and 667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,217.99 and 667.16 is: 1,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,217.99 = 667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,217.99 = 667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,217.99 × 667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 812,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,594.21/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.34

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