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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.58, 1,212.71 and 672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.58, 1,212.71 and 672.50 is: 1,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.58 : 1,212.71 = 672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.58/1,212.71 = 672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.58x = 1,212.71 × 672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.58x = 815,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,538.05/808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.61

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