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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.80, 1,212.14 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.80, 1,212.14 and 564.50 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.80 : 1,212.14 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.80/1,212.14 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.80x = 1,212.14 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.80x = 684,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,257.47/807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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