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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.53, 1,211.29 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.53, 1,211.29 and 679.37 is: 1,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.53 : 1,211.29 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.53/1,211.29 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.53x = 1,211.29 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.53x = 822,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,914.09/808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.79

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