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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,211.16 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,211.16 and 441.92 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,211.16 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,211.16 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,211.16 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 535,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,235.83/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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