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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,209.88 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,209.88 and 671.73 is: 1,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,209.88 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,209.88 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,209.88 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 812,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,712.69/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.29

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