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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.32, 1,301.08 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.32, 1,301.08 and 808.08 is: 1,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.32 : 1,301.08 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.32/1,301.08 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.32x = 1,301.08 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.32x = 1,051,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,376.73/866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.61

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