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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,213.46 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,213.46 and 577.16 is: 865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,213.46 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,213.46 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,213.46 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 700,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,358.34/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.88

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