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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,212.08 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,212.08 and 577.44 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,212.08 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,212.08 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,212.08 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 699,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,903.48/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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