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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,211.47 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,211.47 and 564.64 is: 846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,211.47 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,211.47 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,211.47 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 684,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,044.63/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.96

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