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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,214.02 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,214.02 and 604.06 is: 906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,214.02 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,214.02 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,214.02 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 733,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,340.92/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.39

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