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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.06, 1,213.85 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.06, 1,213.85 and 562.52 is: 843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.06 : 1,213.85 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.06/1,213.85 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.06x = 1,213.85 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.06x = 682,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,815.12/809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.96

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