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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.93, 1,213.40 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.93, 1,213.40 and 565.84 is: 848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.93 : 1,213.40 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.93/1,213.40 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.93x = 1,213.40 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.93x = 686,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,590.26/808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.76

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