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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.62, 1,211.79 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.62, 1,211.79 and 710.88 is: 1,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.62 : 1,211.79 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.62/1,211.79 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.62x = 1,211.79 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.62x = 861,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,435.40/808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.32

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