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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,212.21 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,212.21 and 565.02 is: 847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,212.21 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,212.21 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,212.21 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 684,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,922.89/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.28

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