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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.20, 1,214.32 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.20, 1,214.32 and 424.72 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.20 : 1,214.32 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.20/1,214.32 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.20x = 1,214.32 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.20x = 515,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,745.99/809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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