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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,211.90 and 566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,211.90 and 566.02 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,211.90 = 566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,211.90 = 566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,211.90 × 566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 685,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,959.64/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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