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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,210.37 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,210.37 and 685.08 is: 1,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,210.37 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,210.37 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,210.37 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 829,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,196.85/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.64

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