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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,211.57 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,211.57 and 515.48 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,211.57 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,211.57 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,211.57 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 624,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,531.47/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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