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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,214.88 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,214.88 and 757 is: 1,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,214.88 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,214.88 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,214.88 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 919,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,664.16/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.02

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