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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.46, 1,210.38 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.46, 1,210.38 and 626.20 is: 937.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.46 : 1,210.38 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.46/1,210.38 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.46x = 1,210.38 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.46x = 757,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,939.96/808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.51

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