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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,211.01 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,211.01 and 716.25 is: 1,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,211.01 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,211.01 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,211.01 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 867,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,385.91/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.80

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