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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,210.74 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,210.74 and 662.58 is: 992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,210.74 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,210.74 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,210.74 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 802,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,202.74/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.36

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