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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,211.48 and 636.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,211.48 and 636.65 is: 953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,211.48 = 636.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,211.48 = 636.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,211.48 × 636.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 771,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,279.50/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.17

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