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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,211.16 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,211.16 and 550.64 is: 824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,211.16 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,211.16 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,211.16 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 666,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,913.14/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.98

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