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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,211.28 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,211.28 and 662.80 is: 992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,211.28 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,211.28 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,211.28 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 802,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,836.38/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.87

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