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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,210.94 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,210.94 and 679.16 is: 1,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,210.94 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,210.94 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,210.94 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 822,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,422.01/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.59

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