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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,212.48 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,212.48 and 618.24 is: 927.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,212.48 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,212.48 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,212.48 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 749,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,603.64/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.36

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