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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,210.86 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,210.86 and 625.56 is: 936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,210.86 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,210.86 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,210.86 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 757,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,465.58/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.46

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