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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,116.74 and 612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,116.74 and 612.30 is: 845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,116.74 = 612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,116.74 = 612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,116.74 × 612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 683,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,779.90/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.08

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