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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.77, 1,211.69 and 645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.77, 1,211.69 and 645.26 is: 966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.77 : 1,211.69 = 645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.77/1,211.69 = 645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.77x = 1,211.69 × 645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.77x = 781,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,845.80/808.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.71

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