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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,213.64 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,213.64 and 565.50 is: 848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,213.64 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,213.64 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,213.64 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 686,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,313.42/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.56

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