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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,211.70 and 760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,211.70 and 760.10 is: 1,138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,211.70 = 760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,211.70 = 760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,211.70 × 760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 921,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,013.17/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.88

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