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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,213.32 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,213.32 and 647.58 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,213.32 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,213.32 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,213.32 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 785,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,721.77/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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