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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,211.90 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,211.90 and 564.93 is: 846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,211.90 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,211.90 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,211.90 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 684,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,635.84/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.83

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