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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.11, 1,211.73 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.11, 1,211.73 and 442.99 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.11 : 1,211.73 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.11/1,211.73 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.11x = 1,211.73 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.11x = 536,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,784.27/809.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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