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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,212.56 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,212.56 and 295.76 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,212.56 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,212.56 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,212.56 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 358,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,626.75/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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