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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,213.37 and 562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,213.37 and 562.21 is: 843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,213.37 = 562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,213.37 = 562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,213.37 × 562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 682,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,168.75/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.47

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