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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,215.49 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,215.49 and 579.54 is: 870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,215.49 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,215.49 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,215.49 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 704,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,425.07/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.55

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