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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.37, 1,212.90 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.37, 1,212.90 and 627.33 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.37 : 1,212.90 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.37/1,212.90 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.37x = 1,212.90 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.37x = 760,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,888.56/808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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