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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.03, 1,214.66 and 644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.03, 1,214.66 and 644.60 is: 967.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.03 : 1,214.66 = 644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.03/1,214.66 = 644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.03x = 1,214.66 × 644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.03x = 782,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,974.48/809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.79

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