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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,215.24 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,215.24 and 706.32 is: 1,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,215.24 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,215.24 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,215.24 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 858,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,348.32/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.31

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