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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,213.11 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,213.11 and 722.70 is: 1,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,213.11 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,213.11 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,213.11 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 876,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,714.60/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.57

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