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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.42, 1,212.56 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.42, 1,212.56 and 500.32 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.42 : 1,212.56 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.42/1,212.56 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.42x = 1,212.56 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.42x = 606,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,668.02/808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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