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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,214 and 687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,214 and 687.67 is: 1,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,214 = 687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,214 = 687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,214 × 687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 834,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,831.38/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.35

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