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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,213.32 and 565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,213.32 and 565.77 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,213.32 = 565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,213.32 = 565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,213.32 × 565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 686,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,460.06/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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