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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.57, 1,213.88 and 673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.57, 1,213.88 and 673.27 is: 1,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.57 : 1,213.88 = 673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.57/1,213.88 = 673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.57x = 1,213.88 × 673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.57x = 817,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,268.99/808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.76

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