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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,215.09 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,215.09 and 566.10 is: 850.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,215.09 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,215.09 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,215.09 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 687,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,862.45/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.16

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