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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.75, 1,213.67 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.75, 1,213.67 and 295.75 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.75 : 1,213.67 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.75/1,213.67 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.75x = 1,213.67 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.75x = 358,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,942.90/808.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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