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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.14, 1,214.12 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.14, 1,214.12 and 604.12 is: 906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.14 : 1,214.12 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.14/1,214.12 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.14x = 1,214.12 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.14x = 733,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,474.17/809.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.49

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