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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,209.96 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,209.96 and 754.32 is: 1,128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,209.96 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,209.96 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,209.96 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 912,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,697.03/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.79

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