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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,205.26 and 756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,205.26 and 756.62 is: 1,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,205.26 = 756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,205.26 = 756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,205.26 × 756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 911,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,923.82/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.84

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