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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,212.15 and 461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,212.15 and 461.26 is: 691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,212.15 = 461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,212.15 = 461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,212.15 × 461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 559,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,107.94/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.39

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