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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.14, 1,214.42 and 647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.14, 1,214.42 and 647.88 is: 972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.14 : 1,214.42 = 647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.14/1,214.42 = 647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.14x = 1,214.42 × 647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.14x = 786,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,798.43/809.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.39

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