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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,212.11 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,212.11 and 625.38 is: 937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,212.11 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,212.11 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,212.11 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 758,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,029.35/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.18

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