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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.09, 1,214.22 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.09, 1,214.22 and 548.47 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.09 : 1,214.22 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.09/1,214.22 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.09x = 1,214.22 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.09x = 665,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,966.82/809.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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