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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.94, 1,209.99 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.94, 1,209.99 and 679.30 is: 1,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.94 : 1,209.99 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.94/1,209.99 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.94x = 1,209.99 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.94x = 821,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,946.21/807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.34

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