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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,210.74 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,210.74 and 751.32 is: 1,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,210.74 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,210.74 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,210.74 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 909,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,653.18/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.36

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