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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.53, 1,212.93 and 701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.53, 1,212.93 and 701.61 is: 1,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.53 : 1,212.93 = 701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.53/1,212.93 = 701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.53x = 1,212.93 × 701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.53x = 851,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,003.82/808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.53

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