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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.16, 1,115.34 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.16, 1,115.34 and 599.01 is: 825.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.16 : 1,115.34 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.16/1,115.34 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.16x = 1,115.34 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.16x = 668,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,099.81/809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.67

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